Valley Fund Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.4 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$105 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 25 | $93.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 13 | $105 million |
How to apply
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Valley Fund Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Valley Fund Charitable Fund | $2.9 million |
| Lumind Idsc Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Cape May Point Science Center | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Work in the Down Syndrome Program in the department of genetics under the direction of Dr. Brian Skotko | $50,000 |
| New England Aquarium Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wellesley Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | Dana-Farber Cancer Research fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher S Brooks
Questions people ask
Does Valley Fund Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Valley Fund Charitable Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Valley Fund Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher S Brooks (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Valley Fund Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.